Feminist Interpretations of Mary Astell
Often referred to as a proto-feminist, early modern English philosopher and rhetorician Mary Astell was a pious supporter of monarchy who wrote about gender equality at a time when society tightly constrained female agency. This diverse collection of essays situates her ideas in feminist, historical, and philosophical contexts.Focusing on AstellÆs work and thought, this book explores the degree to which she can be considered a ôfeministö in light of her adherence to Cartesianism, Christian theology, and Tory politics. The contributors explore the philosophical underpinnings of AstellÆs outspoken advocacy for the autonomy and education of wom…
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Weitere Autoren: Weiss, Penny A. (Hrsg.)
- ISBN: 978-0-271-07125-1
- EAN: 9780271071251
- Produktnummer: 19304838
- Verlag: Pennsylvania State University Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
- Seitenangabe: 248 S.
- Masse: H23.5 cm x B15.6 cm x D2.0 cm 346 g
- Gewicht: 346
- Sonstiges: General (US: Trade)
Über den Autor
Alice Sowaal is Associate Professor of Philosophy at San Francisco State University. She has written widely on Descartes and Mary Astell.Penny A. Weiss is Professor of Political Science at Saint Louis University. Her most recent book is Cannon Fodder: Historical Women Political Figures, also published by Penn State University Press.
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